When School Effort is High But Results are Inconsistent
Many families seek academic coaching not because their child isn’t trying—but because effort and outcomes no longer align.
- Homework takes hours.
- Tasks are started but rarely finished.
- Organization feels fragile.
- Stress escalates around school, deadlines, and expectations.
Your child, teen, or adult family member may understand the material but struggle to manage time, plan ahead, initiate tasks, or sustain focus. These challenges are often invisible in the classroom but deeply felt at home.
For parents, this can feel confusing and exhausting. You may find yourself prompting constantly, negotiating routines, or worrying about long-term independence—while wondering how much support is too much, and how much is not enough.
Academic coaching at Eckert Centre is designed for families who recognize that learning challenges are not about motivation or intelligence, but about how the brain manages increasing demands.
Our Programs
- Attention Regulation Program - Harness Your Hunter Energy (Grade 4 and up)
- Attention Regulation Program - Catch Your Breath (Grade 5 and up)
- Math Program - Chiz (Grade 1 - 4)
- Math Program - Number Worlds (Grade 1 - 5)
- Memory Program - The Active Memory (Grade 6 and up)
- Reading Program On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! (Preschoolers - Grade 3 who are still learning to read)
- Reading Program - The Comprehension Workout (Grade 4 and up)
- Test Taking - Multiple Choices (Grade 6 and up)
- Writing Program - On Your Mark, Get Set, Print! (Preschoolers - Grade 3 who are still learning to print)
- Writing Program - The Writing Workout (Grade 6 and up)
A Clinical Approach to academic Coaching (Not Tutoring)
Academic coaching at Eckert Centre is not tutoring and not academic remediation delivered outside a therapeutic framework.
Our services are provided by registered psychologists and counsellors with expertise in:
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executive functioning
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neurodevelopment
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emotional regulation
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learning science
This matters because academic challenges are rarely isolated. Difficulties with organization, attention, and follow-through are often intertwined with anxiety, perfectionism, avoidance, or nervous-system overload.
Rather than focusing only on assignments or grades, we work to understand:
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why learning breaks down under pressure
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how the individual’s brain processes demands
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what supports will actually transfer beyond sessions
The goal is not dependency—but increasing confidence, independence, and sustainable skill use.
A Neurodiversity-Affirming, Whole-Person Framework
Academic coaching at Eckert Centre is guided by the Eckert Centre Well-Being Model™, which recognizes that learning is shaped by more than academic skill alone.
We consider:
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emotional regulation and stress response
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relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
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family routines and expectations
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how the learner understands themselves as a student
This neurodiversity-affirming approach respects differences in attention, processing, and learning style—while still supporting growth, responsibility, and skill development.
Support is individualized, developmentally appropriate, and grounded in respect for the learner’s strengths.
What Academic Coaching May Focus On
Academic coaching is tailored to each individual’s needs and may include support with:
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planning, organization, and time management
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task initiation and follow-through
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study strategies aligned with how the brain learns
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managing academic stress and overwhelm
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building independence and self-advocacy
Sessions are practical, collaborative, and paced to ensure skills are understood, practiced, and transferred into daily life.
Academic coaching may be provided:
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on its own
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alongside counselling
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or following a psychoeducational or ADHD assessment
Who Academic Coaching is For
Academic coaching may be helpful for:
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children and teens with ADHD or learning disabilities
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post-secondary students struggling with workload and independence
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adults managing executive functioning challenges at work or school
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neurodiverse learners who need more than accommodations alone
Support is adapted to developmental stage and context—whether that’s elementary school, high school, university, or adult learning environments.
A Note About Investment and Value
Academic coaching at Eckert Centre is delivered by licensed mental health professionals, not tutors or non-clinical coaches.
Families often choose this level of support because it offers:
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clinical insight grounded in assessment
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integration of emotional and learning needs
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individualized planning and accountability
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skills that generalize beyond academics
This approach is especially valuable when previous supports have helped “a little,” but not enough.
Next Steps
If you’re unsure whether academic coaching is the right fit, the next step can simply be a conversation.
A brief introductory call allows us to:
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understand your child’s or family member’s needs
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clarify whether academic coaching is appropriate
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explain how sessions are typically structured
From there, you can decide how you’d like to proceed.
Our offices are located in Calgary, with easy access for families in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. In-person and virtual sessions are available across Alberta.
